Contrary to previous reports (Express), Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga will not become a free agent this summer with the club havung already taken up an option to extend his contract, according to a report by Football.London.
Tanganga has made a positive impression since breaking into the Tottenham first-team in January when he made his Premier League debut against Liverpool.
The versatile defender has displayed maturity beyond his years and seems to have won Jose Mourinho’s trust.
However, there have been reports suggesting that the defender’s current contract with the North Londoners is set to expire this summer and that the likes of Manchester City are examining the possibility of signing him as a free agent (The Express).
Football.London confirm that Tottenham had already activated a one-year extension in the defender’s contract earlier this year in order to ensure he will not become be a free agent in the summer.
It is suggested that the Lilywhites are keen to tie down the defender to a long-term deal with Jose Mourinho reportedly believing he will be an important player for the club over the coming years.
Spurs Web Opinion
There is no way Tanganga would have got so many opportunities for the first-team if he was set to become a free agent at the end of the season. I believe the club will move quickly to tie him down to a long-term deal. His emergence has been a huge boost for us and could save us a lot of money in the transfer market.
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